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GSF to stock Lucas air compressors

1 week ago | catmag.co.uk | Will Rimell

GSF Car Parts will stock Lucas-branded air-con compressors. The motor factor is the leading supplier of Lucas products in the UK, with a lineup that already includes the brand’s starter motors, alternators, turbo chargers, diesel fuel injectors and diesel pumps. The air-con compressor range will initially be 335 SKUs for a wide range of passenger car and LCV applications, before eventually rising to 500 SKUs to cover more than 85% of the UK car parc.
Celebrate 100 Years of NAPA with the Ultimate Spin to Win Promotion!

2 weeks ago | catmag.co.uk | Will Rimell |byWill Rimell

NAPA Auto Parts UK and Ireland are thrilled to announce an exciting promotion throughout the month of May to celebrate 100 years of NAPA.
Oldfields Garage undergoes major expansion to double capacity

3 weeks ago | catmag.co.uk | Will Rimell |byWill Rimell

Herefordshire-based Oldfields Garage has completed a major expansion, increasing its workshop capacity by 50% to meet rising demand for electric vehicle and commercial vehicle work. Incorporating a new space, which sits alongside the existing 4,000 sq ft garage, is designed to accommodate EVs, CVs, and motorhomes, and includes a dedicated bay for advanced vehicle diagnostics. “We’re all incredibly excited about this expansion,” said Tim Benson, Oldfields Garage managing director.
Tetrosyl acquires detailing firm Infinity Wax

4 weeks ago | catmag.co.uk | Will Rimell |byWill Rimell

Tetrosyl Group has acquired Scottish detailing firm Infinity Wax. Infinity Wax has built a strong reputation in the car detailing market. Peter Schofield, chairman of Tetrosyl, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Infinity Wax into the Tetrosyl family. Their dedication to quality and innovation aligns perfectly with our values.
Factors, mechanics warned as ‘dangerous’ brake fluid still on sale over a year after failing tests

1 month ago | catmag.co.uk | Will Rimell |byWill Rimell

A second safety warning has been issued after a non-compliant brake fluid was found to still be on sale, more than a year after it was deemed a risk to public safety. Early last year the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) confirmed that Mannol Brake Fluid DOT 4 3002 failed in critical performance areas required for safe brake operation. Tests carried out found that the product failed to meet specification limits stated in the US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 116 DOT 4.
Warning after difficult start to the year for UK factors

1 month ago | catmag.co.uk | Will Rimell |byWill Rimell

UK factors recorded a 3.1% year-on-year drop in unit sales and a 3% decline in value for the first nine weeks of the year, in what has been described as a “difficult” start of 2025. The data, revealed by industry analysts Factor Sales, follows a period of growth for the sector in 2024, where value rose by 5.5% and units by 0.8%.
PartsInMotion returns to BTCC with new sponsorship deal

1 month ago | catmag.co.uk | Will Rimell |byWill Rimell

PartsInMotion will be returning to the BTCC (British Touring Car Championship) circuit for the 2025 season, as it confirms its sponsorship of the NAPA Racing UK team. The online parts distributor’s logo will be seen on the wing end plates of BTCC drivers Ash Sutton and Dan Rowbottom’s cars and in the same place on all of the Mini Challenge cars. The PartsInMotion logo will also be seen on the cant rail on BTCC drivers Sam Osbourne and Dan Cammish’s cars.
Valeo and Stellantis create Europe’s first remanufactured LED headlamp and infotainment display

1 month ago | catmag.co.uk | Will Rimell |byWill Rimell

Valeo and Stellantis have launched the first remanufactured LED headlamp in Europe and the remanufactured infotainment display screen. This extends a used product’s lifespan by restoring it to OEM specifications and with the same performance and warranty as comparable new parts. The move to extend products lifespan is part of efforts to reduce waste, resources use and carbon output. Valeo is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, with Stellantis carbon net zero by 2038.
New William Street Motors owner pumps £73k into garage

2 months ago | catmag.co.uk | Will Rimell |byWill Rimell

The new owner of William Street Motors said the business has seen its fortunes turned around, with a renewed focus on training. Ryan Ginifer took over the Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire garage last year and, to date, has invested £73,000. This cash has gone on an extensive renovation of the building, construction of a dedicated training room, staff welfare room, new workshop tools and equipment, an MOT station, and IT infrastructure including a garage management system (GMS) and new website.
ATS Euromaster set to close 86 UK garages, cut 400 jobs

2 months ago | catmag.co.uk | Will Rimell |byWill Rimell

The ATS Euromaster group is set to close 86 UK garages – a third of its network – with 400 jobs put at riskThe major garage network blamed rising costs, poor future outlooks and a saturated aftermarket sector. For 2023 – its latest accounts – the firm reported losses of £13.9 million, which added to £20.6m of losses in 2022. ATS Euromaster currently has more than 235 branches UK-wide.